Table 3.
Variables associated with cfPWV, in univariate and multiple regression analysis
| Variable | Univariate | Multiple regression (**) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| |
p(*) |
p |
standard β |
| Gender |
0.973 |
0.150 |
−0.128 |
| Age |
<0.001 |
0.018 |
0.267 |
| Diabetes mellitus |
0.039 |
0.063 |
0.154 |
| History of CVD |
0.003 |
0.220 |
0.107 |
| Hypertension |
0.024 |
0.052 |
0.166 |
| SAP |
0.006 |
not entered |
|
| PP |
<0.001 |
0.010 |
0.240 |
| LDL |
0.037 |
0.032 |
0.183 |
|
logCRP |
0.051 |
0.481 |
0.063 |
| Fetuin-A |
0.001 |
0.032 |
−0.197 |
| OPG | <0.001 | 0.041 | 0.227 |
(*)Pearson’s correlation for linear association of continuous variables, and independent samples t-test for difference between groups, (**)Model adjusted R2=0.549, p<0.001. cfPWVcarotid-femoral pulse wave velocity, CRP C-reactive protein, CVD cardiovascular disease, LDL low density lipoprotein, OPG osteoprotegerin, PP pulse pressure, SAP systolic arterial pressure.